NYC Scavenger & Treasure Hunts
Urban adventures bringing the secrets of New York to life.
- Work together to solve fun challenges & puzzling clues Perfectly balanced & location-based.
- Guided by clues sent to your phones Messages sent to you and your team's phones.
- Explore New York's historic landmarks and hidden gems Our speciality, discovering and showing off amazing places!
- Discover top-rated pubs, bars and cafes - all optional Optional breaks to catch a rest along the way.
- Compete Set the fastest time and see you ranking on your end certificate. for top spot on the New York leaderboard
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Next Steps
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- 1. Select your game, pick a trail of your choice and receive your welcome email.
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- 2. Rally your team and enter a team name and phone number(s) into the system.
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- 3. Receive your welcome text, then head to the start location on a day and time of your choice.
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- 4. Text START to receive the first in a series of cryptic directions. Solve the puzzles to unravel your mystery.
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- 5. Discover unique places, the secret and hidden of your city - and great independant pubs/cafes!
Gift an Experience
Choose from over 125 top-rated experiences across 40 cities, or choose a gift balance for ultimate flexibility. We're happy to switch should your recipient wish to change!
New York Experiences
Each trail takes place in a different area of the city - click each tile to learn more!
The Southern Tip
To New Amsterdam and back, a fun-filled journey through historic NYC… more
Glamour of Midtown
The beating heart of New York, New York!… more
Slow Boat to Chinatown
Through trendy Tribeca to the beating heart of Chinatown… more
- Murder Mystery
Catch A Killer: The Devil in Chelsea
Play along with a mysterious murderer as you try to uncover their identity… more
Action-packed Scavenger Hunts & Treasure Hunts in New York
How the New York days out work
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Discover New York's secret places
- Experience New York's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal New York in a new light.
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Play together or competitively
- Work as a team or compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our New York leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt. Even stop and start once you've begun.
Fun activity for all groups
New York Scavenger Hunt / Treasure Hunt Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Scavenger Hunts & Treasure Hunts
Team Private LRJH
Great team day out. Lots of fun!
Diana & Nath
Absolutely loved it, it was better than I imagined. So much fun and a great way to see the city. The icing on the cake …
The Toomey Two
Fantastic experience, thoroughly enjoyed it and allowed us to see Manchester through new eyes whilst having fun at the …
The Perimenopause Pioneers
We had such a fun day , racing across Manchester , girls vs boys . We were engaged from the moment it started till the …
JVenture
Absolutely fabulous experience! We really enjoyed the whole day. Would highly recommend!
Team Nova
Such A great adventure. Saw places I never knew existed and loved the challenges. Brought us all together!
Ride or Die
Had the best day , got a lot of steps in but was so fun!!
Penscales
Such a fun experience! We loved it. Challenging enough to stump us at points, we can’t wait to try another route.
Florida Girls
This was such a fun day and so brilliantly organised. We went around places none of us had ever been - despite living i…
RPMcD
We had a brilliant day in Manchester. The clues came through quickly, and apart from one where we thought it was a bit …
Wonderful Wellington Wanderers
Had an absolutely amazing day doing the race across the city with my girlfriends . It was a thrilling and fun activity …
Chroz
Really enjoyed the experience and had a great day with my partner, if this was done in more cities we would be keen to …
Team Thorpe
Amazing day!
Zoey
Amazing truly
Hungry Hippos
Hungry Hippos had a great time.
GC Russell
Fabulous day out! Competitive, challenging, and saw rare sights of London. Recommended!
Cirque du Sore Legs
Really fun day out as a group of 6. Were local to Manchester so visit a lot but got to see areas we hadn’t been before!…
Pasties
Amazing fun, saw lots of new and different places never seen before. Well thought out, not too easy but not too hard ei…
Team Cawte
We had an absolutely amazing day with a perfect balance of fun, exercise and challenge. A definite to recommend, thank …
The winners
Amazing day can’t wait for the west end
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The Best Self-Guided Scavenger Hunts in NYC
New Yorker or not, you know this city is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, nerve, daring and yes, a little inside information to find the best hidden spots in New York. All you’ve gotta do is let us take you there.
At CityDays, we craft scavenger hunts in NYC that allow you to explore the city at your own pace. We get you prowling the streets of New York, hunting down pockets of history and NY quirks that we’re betting you never noticed before.
Our self-guided scavenger hunts in New York are designed to deliver fascinating secrets and interesting facts that you can only discover by seeking them out yourself. So whether you’re looking for a day out with family, friends, or an NYC scavenger hunt for couples, we’ve got something for you. Read on to find out which of our trails will suit you best…
New York Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: The Devil in Chelsea
New Yorkers, there’s a mystery unfolding in Manhattan and the city needs YOU to solve it.
This murder-mystery style scavenger hunt in New York City unfolds in the charming Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea. It’s your job to navigate the streets and uncover a blend of historical facts and fascinating landmarks, all while following a fictional narrative of intrigue and mystery.
You’ll have to piece together clues from your surroundings and unravel riddles that lead you to a suspect… or else!
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: Slow Boat to Chinatown
No need to hop aboard, the Slow Boat to Chinatown is a vehicle-free scavenger hunt in NYC that takes you around the culturally rich neighborhoods of Tribeca and Chinatown.
Take your time exploring elements of US cinematic history, discovering remnants of 17th-century New York, and much, much more as you embark on an NYC scavenger hunt that opens your eyes to the wonders that make modern-day Manhattan what it is: a feast for the senses.
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: The Southern Tip
Get to the bottom of New York’s many-layered history by undertaking one of the best scavenger hunts in NYC for history fans: The Southern Tip.
This self-guided scavenger hunt in NYC is perfect for New Yorkers and tourists alike looking to learn more about The Big Apple.
Delve into New York City's Dutch colonial past and weave your way through significant landmarks that tell the story of the city's early days to the present by scavenging for clues and unraveling riddles.
Find out more here.
New York Scavenger Hunt: Glamour of Midtown
Roll out the red carpet and take on a puzzle-filled scavenger hunt in NYC through the historic Garment District.
Hunt down clues under the watchful eye of the iconic Empire State Building as you meander through New York’s fashion nucleus on this self-guided scavenger hunt.
Along the way, you’ll uncover Fashion Avenue, Bryant Park, and New York’s Classic department store, Macy’s, whilst also picking up historical facts and trivia.
A must for fashionistas and all those interested in New York’s trendsetting history.
Find out more here.
Team-Building Scavenger Hunts in NYC
Did you know that we craft bespoke scavenger hunts in NYC for corporate clients?
Whether you’re looking to set off from your office to a specific location or you want to test our creativity skills, we wanna hear about your team-building activity plans.
Check out our NYC team-building activities page or contact us to find out more!
